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Baltimore Law’s 2011 Pro Sports Symposium

What: University of Baltimore School of Law 2011 Pro Sports Symposium When: Thursday, February 10, 2011 (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Where: Venable Baetjer Howard Moot Court Room at the Angelos Law Center (map) Agenda: 9:30 – 10 am Registration Continental breakfast will be served for attendees in the lobby of the law center. 10-10:45 […]

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On To The Next One: Zach Britton

I am a month late on reporting Zach Britton’s switch from Hendricks Sports to Boras Corp. What is most interesting is what the Baltimore Orioles 2010 Minor League Pitcher of the Year said about his former representation: “I was with Hendricks Sports and dealt with Matt Laird.  He was great but I never really had […]

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The MLB Draft Day 1 Broken Down

First Round Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals) – Boras Corp. – Interesting to note that Bud Selig referred to Harper as an outfielder even though he has played mostly catcher his entire life.  Get this kid on the fast track through the Minors. Jameson Tallion (Pittsburgh Pirates) – Hendricks Sports Management – Big high school arm […]

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MLB Players

Josh Faiola Has Some Assistance

Minor League players and Independent ball players barely make enough money to survive. For those players who have wives and even kids, who they need to buy youth baseball cleats for, the very low salary makes it extremely difficult for any type of extended stay in the Minors. Some have hung-up their cleats for this […]

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Colleges Sports Law

UB School of Law Sports Institute

Calling all undergraduates and others interested in Sports Law and earning a Juris Doctor.  The University of Baltimore School of Law has decided to create a new institute specifically focused on law and sports. At Thursday’s Rookie To Retirement sports law symposium, the school’s Dean, Phillip Closius, made the announcement as many great agents, faculty and […]

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Contract Negotiation MLB Players MLB Teams

Markakis and Orioles agree to extension

The Baltimore Orioles and 25-year old outfielder Nick Markakis have agreed to terms on a 6 year, $66 million extension. Markakis hit .306 last season, which lead the team. This deal is the second largest in Baltimore Orioles history behind Miguel Tejada’s $72 million contract in 2003. Markakis had his best season in 2007, when […]

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Contract Negotiation MLB Players MLB Teams

Izturis Heads to Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles and shortstop Cesar Izturis have agreed to a $5 million, 2-year contract on Tuesday. This past season with the St. Louis Cardinals, Izturis batted .263 in 135 games. He recorded a .980 fielding percentage which ranked 3rd in the National League. Other awards include the 2004 Gold Glove with the Los Angeles […]